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Daily editionSunday, August 23rd, 2026

Good morning, North Charleston.

The 5AM North Charleston Team

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Here’s your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 23rd of August.

Community

  1. The NAACP Charleston Branch hosted a Veterans’ Resource Fair on Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. at Mother Emanuel AME Church (110 Calhoun Street), where agencies provided free help with health care, housing, benefits and more for veterans.

    WCSC Live 5 NewsRead more

  2. NAACP honored the legacy of Buffalo Soldiers at a local veterans’ fair where a video tribute (highlighting their historic service) was shown and community members gathered (to celebrate their contributions) in remembrance of a proud past.

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Culture

  1. Night Ranger rocked Charleston Music Hall last Friday, Aug. 21, delivering 14 songs that included classic hits and a touching tribute to late ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard.

    The band will open for Journey on Aug. 29 as they continue touring throughout 2026.

    Charleston.comRead more

Health

  1. Joey Gase joined Saturday's Community Health Fair in West Ashly to promote organ donation & share his story.

    Over 1,200 residents received health resources while his race car, with logos from We Are Sharing Hope SC & Donate Life South Carolina, prepares for his Sept. 5 race in Darlington.

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